Liquiphant revolutionised level measurement in liquids. Now the fourth generation of the pioneering device is here.
In the late 1970s, Georg H. Endress, the founder of Endress+Hauser, had a vision. His goal was to abandon the pitfalls of the capacitive measuring principle and develop an all-metal sensor that would be permanently leak-proof. He did not want to just optimise the old solution; he wanted to deliver a completely new concept. A new measuring principle was born: vibronics for liquids.
Reliable and durable
The concept soon became a hit for Endress+Hauser. The Liquiphant, featuring a vibrating metal fork, is still known today as a reliable and durable switch. It works as a solution in practically any application without calibration to the media. There are currently more than 6 million Liquiphant units installed in plants around the world, doing their jobs reliably. The fourth generation of the product has just hit the market, featuring Bluetooth, self-diagnostics and verification without process interruption.
Digital potential
Anyone who is currently preparing their company for the digital age may have to update their software and field devices. Unlocking digital potential requires sensors that provide the relevant data to initiate process optimisation and improve efficiency. The automation technology association NAMUR also requires product information, such as manuals or certificates, to be available in mobile form on site at all times.
This is where the most recent technological innovations of the latest Liquiphant generation, the FTL51, come into play. As an added feature, all product and diagnostic information is digitally readable. This eliminates the effort needed to reach the device in difficult locations. The device displays its status using an LED or provides diagnostics via Heartbeat Technology. The Heartbeat Technology concept also verifies the device and provides all the necessary documentation. Users derive process optimisations from this and find out what needs to be done for preventive maintenance. Recurring testing in accordance with SIL is easy and straightforward with the new Liquiphant. Users simply press a button and are guided through a step-by-step process.
In the end, any technological innovation – from vibronics to digitalisation – is judged on more than its potential. It is also evaluated based on the tangible effects it has for users: making life easier and giving them the freedom to further optimise processes.
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